What is code 34 being in a bus lane?

A bus lane contravention PCN (also called a 34J PCN) is issued when a vehicle is seen to be travelling within a bus lane during restricted hours.



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If you've used a bus lane illegally, your local council can give you a charge notice. In most cases, the council must send you the notice within 28 days of you driving in the bus lane. The charge notice will say that you have 28 days to pay the charge.

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You will not receive points on your licence. You can find out more about the fine, how to pay and how to appeal if you think the PCN should not have been issued on the parking tickets and bus lane fines page. The police can also issue a Fixed Penalty to vehicles which are using a bus lane or bus only road illegally.

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Your stay in the bus lane should always be as brief as possible. Parking is not allowed in a bus lane during its operational hours, even with a blue (disabled) badge.

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What is a Bus Lane? It is a travel lane restricted to buses only during certain hours of the day. During this time, other vehicles may enter a bus lane only to make the next available right turn, or to quickly drop off or pick up passengers. Violating bus lane rules results in a $50 – $250 fine.

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What is a Bus Lane? It is a travel lane restricted to buses only during certain hours of the day. During this time, other vehicles may enter a bus lane only to make the next available right turn, or to quickly drop off or pick up passengers. Violating bus lane rules results in a $50 – $250 fine.

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Vehicles that may use a bus lane or gate if signage allows
  • Licensed taxis (hackney carriages)
  • Pedal cycles (including electrically assisted pedal cycles, adapted cycles and cargo bikes)
  • Solo mopeds and motorcycles (i.e. without side cars).


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Transit lanes are a portion of the street designated by signs and markings for the preferential or exclusive use of transit vehicles, sometimes permitting limited use by other vehicles.

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Contra-flow bus lanes are typically applied to bus routes to create strategic, efficient connections rather than as a continuous application along a corridor. The ideal contra-flow bus lane is designed similar to a regular 2-way street, with non-transit vehicles barred from using the lane or lanes in one direction.

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